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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Asbestos???????? :O(Original post by CustardDoughnut)
Name: Kyle
Age: 18
Course: Chemistry (MChem) - looking to do a year in industry.
Offer: ABB (A in chemistry)
Favourite accommodation: Alcuin as it's close to chemistry buildings. Derwent might be an option too, not quite sure, but i'm put off by the asbestos. Probably going self-catered even if I was in derwent. Any advise is welcome ;D
I was considering going catered derwent....I didn't know about this...or is it course-related? -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Yeh haha, it's not course related, it's just present amongst the construction of the college. It shouldn't be a problem, there are quite a few buildings that have asbestos (and you wouldn't even know it). It was used in 1950s, 1960s, as it was fireproof. However, it's use was halted due to health risks. To my knowledge, it's only present in the Derwent college as the link states below.(Original post by TheSelfAcknowleged)
Asbestos???????? :O
I was considering going catered derwent....I didn't know about this...or is it course-related?
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!So you're not going to derwent catered on that basis? Maybe I'll reconsider then...?(Original post by CustardDoughnut)
Yeh haha, it's not course related, it's just present amongst the construction of the college. It shouldn't be a problem, there are quite a few buildings that have asbestos (and you wouldn't even know it). It was used in 1950s, 1960s, as it was fireproof. However, it's use was halted due to health risks. To my knowledge, it's only present in the Derwent college as the link states below.
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Seriously? I've worked around asbestos, there are many different types, most of the no problem. Even the bad stuff is only a problem in powder form in the air. Do you honestly think they'd let students stay there if there was a potential problem? I personally doubt it.
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Heyyy(Original post by Superwoman)
Name: Mona
Age: 17
Course: Management
Offer: Conditional - 34 IB points
Favourite accommodation: Alcuin
What are you most looking forward to about York? meeting new people, the city, the course etc
Looks like we mighty be the only two people on the management course, also I visited the university and found that Hes East and West are bloody miles away. I personally think its better to stay in Goodricke cos you role out of bed and you're in class.
Name: Daniel
Age: 18
Course: Acc, Fin and Management
Offer: conditional 70% EB
Favourite accommodation: anything in Heslington East
Looking forward to going out, using the sports facilities and courting the lovely ladies of York. -
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Anyone who uses the word "courting" is immediately about 50x more awesome.(Original post by danny94g)
courting the lovely ladies of York. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Never said it was a major problem, just a con. I might still go Derwent because it is still so much cheaper, and the community spirit is just so much better than ALL the other colleges. Maybe Derwent self catered is for me to save my pounds.(Original post by razorfin)
Seriously? I've worked around asbestos, there are many different types, most of the no problem. Even the bad stuff is only a problem in powder form in the air. Do you honestly think they'd let students stay there if there was a potential problem? I personally doubt it.
EDIT. And seen as i'm doing Chemistry, might also help me salvage some kind of social life from the work load!Last edited by CustardDoughnut; 27-06-2012 at 00:11. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Same on the finance part, soooooo mucuh cheaper.(Original post by CustardDoughnut)
Never said it was a major problem, just a con. I might still go Derwent because it is still so much cheaper, and the community spirit is just so much better than ALL the other colleges. Maybe Derwent self catered is for me to save my pounds.
EDIT. And seen as i'm doing Chemistry, might also help me salvage some kind of social life from the work load! -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Me three.(Original post by razorfin)
Same on the finance part, soooooo mucuh cheaper.
Derwent is so much cheaper and is very central and near the History department in Vanbrugh.
And if the rooms are a tad spartan who cares? You're only in them for about 9 months. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Spartaness bothers me not. I'm going home every few weeks(have a kid) so I could use the extra money for travelling(Original post by Historophilia)
Me three.
Derwent is so much cheaper and is very central and near the History department in Vanbrugh.
And if the rooms are a tad spartan who cares? You're only in them for about 9 months.
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Oh wow that'll make life tougher! How far do you have to travel to see the little one?(Original post by razorfin)
Spartaness bothers me not. I'm going home every few weeks(have a kid) so I could use the extra money for travelling
My motives are less noble so to speak, my parents are paying for my accommodation rather than my taking out the maintenance loan so I'm trying to save then some money! -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Hi! I'm doing FTV too(Original post by angienicholson)
Hey, doing Film & TV Production, and no idea which accommodation to choose?! New or old site? Want somewhere with a lively atmosphere! I think I've decided to go on the main campus, as I think I'll feel really closed in if I live on the same campus that I go to lectures on, sort've like I never go anywhere else! But yeah, that's just my choice.. Think I'll be going for James or New Vanbrugh
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!So many chemists are from Derwent(Original post by CustardDoughnut)
Never said it was a major problem, just a con. I might still go Derwent because it is still so much cheaper, and the community spirit is just so much better than ALL the other colleges. Maybe Derwent self catered is for me to save my pounds.
EDIT. And seen as i'm doing Chemistry, might also help me salvage some kind of social life from the work load!
A lot of people doing TFTV live on Goodricke to be near the department - it's very nice (ensuite, huge rooms) but a bit expensive.(Original post by angienicholson)
Hey, doing Film & TV Production, and no idea which accommodation to choose?! New or old site? Want somewhere with a lively atmosphere!
As for general 'spartanness' tbh when I first applied to York I 'really' wanted an ensuite but tbh didn't really need one... -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Thanks for the advice ;D It's reassuring to have someone that's at York. You in Derwent?(Original post by Aeschylus)
So many chemists are from Derwent
A lot of people doing TFTV live on Goodricke to be near the department - it's very nice (ensuite, huge rooms) but a bit expensive.
As for general 'spartanness' tbh when I first applied to York I 'really' wanted an ensuite but tbh didn't really need one... -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Na man, I lived in Alcuin for my first year. Ensuite in 2009 was ridiculously cheap to what they're asking for it now. I had an alright time but I would have applied somewhere different (probs Vanbrugh) were I applying again this year. Derwent has the most 'distinct' college atmosphere for definite, closely followed by Vanbrugh imo.(Original post by CustardDoughnut)
Thanks for the advice ;D It's reassuring to have someone that's at York. You in Derwent? -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!After some huuuuge problems getting my certificate from AQA (I'm 20 now, i've been trying to get hold of it since I finished my A-levels at 18) it has finally arrived and I can get my unconditional!! So excited now
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!can you compare the atmosphere to james.(Original post by Aeschylus)
Derwent has the most 'distinct' college atmosphere for definite.
sonehow i still find myself stuck between the two from time to time.
what puts me a bit off derwent is that it's supposed to be kinda of a party college
